Blog by Tim Helstrip On the evening of Tuesday 16th April Bob Stewart, the out-going Chief Observer for PECAM, William Leo, the in-coming Chief Observer and I trekked down to the Station Tavern in Woburn Sands to deliver Group Ride Training for the Triumph enthusiasts. We were joined by the […]
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Motorbikes and Fire Engines – Sunday 12th April
Social Ride 12/04/26, Blog by Tim Helstrip Today’s social ride was a short ride taking a loop to return to Peterborough Centre in order to join the fun at the Bike Meet at the volunteer Fire Brigade station on Bourges Boulevard. The sun was shining, albeit on a cool and […]
Read MoreBMW/Focus Events Demo Day – Sunday 29th March
We were invited to have a Recruitment Stand at Sycamore BMW Motorrad, Peterborough, during the demo day held by Focus Events, to promote IAM Roadsmart and the Advanced Rider Course. We set up the PECAM gazebo, with Bob S, Tim, Carl, Martin J, Martin M and myself manning the stand. […]
Read MoreMucky but Fabulous Roads – The Ragged Apron, Woodhall Spa – Sunday 8th March
Sunday 8th March Sunday Social Ride Out was to be a trip to The Ragged Apron, Woodhall Spa, Philip Wadlow was in charge of proceedings and for a change to the usual start point, we headed out to Stamford McDonalds to start the days adventure. The roads were not in […]
Read MoreSlow Speed Skills Coaching – Saturday 7th March
This month’s Slow Speed session was held at our usual place of Westpoint in Peterborough, a safe space to practice vital slow speed skills. The slow speed course is set up, in line with the required competencies in the Advanced Rider Course Handbook. The slow speed skills are on offer […]
Read MoreSunday Sunshine Ride – February 22nd
Sunday 22nd February was Carl Lewin’s first ride lead for PECAM, Carl had planned a route, loosely based on a ride labelled as “50 Rasen Shine” from the A-Z Britain for Bikers book. With a change to our usual start point, 18 bikes descended upon McDonalds at Bourne, for Carl’s […]
Read MorePECAM Winter Social, Tuesday 17th February “Two Bikes – One World”
February’s Social evening was very different to our usual evenings, as we had a special presentation at The Sibson Inn, from The Happy Bikers, aka Steve Staines and Duncan Wales, who are heading off for a once in a lifetime trip around the world on their bikes, leaving the UK […]
Read MoreSunday 8th February Ride Out – Café Ventoux, Tugby
Blog by Mike Moody, Ride Lead. After lots of rainy days the promise of a dry day brought out 12 bikes for a ride to Cafe Ventoux at Tugby, meeting at our usual spot at Haddon Services, where a ride briefing was carried out, to ensure that all riders were […]
Read MoreSunday 25th January – Change of Plan Ride Out
Sunday 25th January – Change of Plan Ride Out Blog by Bob Armstrong Five riders set off from Haddon Services, under a dull, overcast sky, the roads just damp enough to keep everyone sharp. A touch of early drizzle lingered, but nothing serious – just that light grey start that […]
Read MoreJanuary Winter Social – Puncture Repair Demonstration
Our January Winter Social, held at The Sibson Inn, on Tuesday 20th, was themed on puncture repair kits and tyre inflators, organised by our Social Secretary Philip Wadlow. PECAM Members attending, all bought along their own personal kits for all to try and share experiences with the various options of […]
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